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When it comes to traditional business loans, non-white and women entrepreneurs are being left behind

by Krystina Martinez
May 25, 2018
Despite Texas’ reputation as a business-friendly state, a survey last year from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas found access to capital is the number one concern for women and non-white small business owners in the state.   There’s a good reason for that. According to the U.S. Minority Business Development Agency, people of color are three […]
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Weekly Wrap

So what's the Fed forecasting in the near economic future?

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 13, 2018
Also: some more of that — now familiar — trade talk.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference March 21, 2018 in Washington, D.C. 
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New York Fed names John Williams as its next president

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 3, 2018
He will play an important role in the future Federal Open Market Committee decisions.
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What is inflation and how is it measured?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Mar 22, 2018
Everything you ever wanted to know about inflation.
Rising grocery store prices are just one part of it.
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Fed raises key rate and foresees 2 more hikes this year

by Associated Press
Mar 21, 2018
The Fed also increased its estimate for rate hikes in 2019 from two to three, reflecting an expectation of faster growth and lower unemployment.
Jerome Powell arrives to takes the oath of office as he is sworn-in as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve (FED) at the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2018.
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Divided Decade

Does the U.S. have too many financial regulators?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Mar 19, 2018
The fragmented system is one reason why the 2008 crisis was so bad, experts say.
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Divided Decade

Bear Stearns employees: "Poor, smart and had a deep desire to be rich"

by David Brancaccio
Mar 14, 2018
New York Times reporter Kate Kelly discussed the types of people who worked at Bear Stearns, including CEO Jimmy Cayne.
A man walks out of Bear Stearns headquarters on March 24, 2008 in New York City.
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Divided Decade

How the Bear Stearns deal looks 10 years later

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 12, 2018
At first, it seemed like a bargain for JPMorgan. Then the fines rolled in.
Protestors walk out of the lobby of the Bear Stearns headquarters March 26, 2008 in New York. Hundreds of housing activists overwhelmed security and stormed the lobby of the Bear Stearns skyscraper in Manhattan, staging a noisy rally and protesting the government-backed sale and bailout of the investment bank.
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Quiz: Who said it? Powell versus Yellen

by Donna Tam , Sarah Menendez and Arjuna Soriano
Feb 27, 2018
The two Fed chairs have very similar mindsets when it comes to monetary policy. Can you even tell the difference?
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New Fed Chair to Congress: Steady ahead

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Feb 27, 2018
Jerome Powell will offer his insights to both the House and Senate this week. Stock traders are hoping for some calming words. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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